How To Fix KI710 - Field overrun in costs for &1 , cost element &2 .


KI710 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KI -

  • Message number: 710

  • Message text: Field overrun in costs for &1 , cost element &2 .

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  • What causes this issue?

    For cost center/activity type &V1&, the revaluation of primary costs
    resulted in a field overrun for cost element &V2&. Plan activity before
    plan reconciliation was &V3&, and was calculated to be &V4& by the
    reconciliation.

    System Response

    Primary costs for the activity type must be revaluated using the
    following relationship:

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    (New plan activity) / (Old plan activity)
    This is not possible here. Plan costs are not changed.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the activity network and remove the cause for the relationship:
    (New plan activity) / (Old plan activity)
    Passen Sie die Plankosten auf der Kostenstelle/Leistungsart &V1&
    manuell an.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


KI710 - Details

  • The SAP error message KI710, which states "Field overrun in costs for &1, cost element &2," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when there is an issue with the data being processed in the system. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a cost entry that exceeds the defined field length for the cost element specified.
    
    Cause: Data Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the amount being posted to a cost element exceeds the maximum allowable length for that field in the database. This can happen if the cost amount is too large or if there are too many decimal places. Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of the cost element or the associated cost center may not align with the expected data formats. Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to this issue, especially if large amounts are entered incorrectly.
    Solution: Check Amounts: Review

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